Page 2 - NOTES
page 2 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) NOTES
Page 4 - FUEL CHEMICAL WARNING
page 4 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) FUEL CHEMICAL WARNING Gasoline engine exhaust and some ofits constituents are known to causecancer, birth defects and otherreproductive harm.
Page 5 - TAbLE OF CONTENTS; GbC Lighting System; Component Drawings; NOTICE
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 5 TAbLE OF CONTENTS GbC Lighting System Fuel Chemical Warning ........................................... 4 Table Of Contents .................................................... 5 Parts Ordering Procedures ....................
Page 6 - PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES; Ordering parts has never been easier!; Choose from three easy options:; order via internet; Order; order via Fax
page 6 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES www .multiquip .com Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: We aCCept all maJor Credit Cards! When ordering parts, please supply: ❒ dealer account number ❒ dealer na...
Page 7 - SAFETy INFORMATION; saFety messages; danger
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 7 SAFETy INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the safety messa...
Page 8 - general saFety; ALWAYS
page 8 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) SAFETy INFORMATION general saFety Caution never operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective devices ...
Page 9 - lighting system saFety; lamp saFety
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 9 SAFETy INFORMATION lighting system saFety Warning never disconnect any emergency or safety devices. These devices are intended for operator safety. Disconnection of these devices can cause severe injury, bodily harm or e...
Page 10 - Balloon saFety; generator saFety; power Cord/Cable safety
page 10 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) SAFETy INFORMATION Balloon saFety Warning To prevent serious burns, never touch or unzip the balloon envelope when the lamp is on. Caution ALWAYS keep the balloon away from sharp objects and excessive amounts of heat...
Page 11 - loading and unloading; Caution; Cart type - no lifi ting hook; stow position
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 11 SAFETy INFORMATION loading and unloading Cart type - With lifi ting hook If lighting system is equipped with a transport lifting hook, refer to the following safety information. Caution Before lifting, make sure that li...
Page 12 - SPECIFICATIONS; table 1. specifications
page 12 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) SPECIFICATIONS table 1. specifications Model GBC Input Voltage 90-130, 170-240 VAC Max. Current 9.3 A @ 120 V Frequency 50-60 Hz Single-Phase Lamp Type 1,000 Watt Metal Halide Total Luminous Flux 99,750 lm Standard Ballo...
Page 13 - DIMENSIONS; reference letter; Cart Width; Figure 1. GBC Dimensions
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 13 DIMENSIONS A C G D E F B table 2. dimensions reference letter description dimension inches (mm) A Cart Width 27.6 (700) B Cart Length 40.3 (1,023) C Total Max. Height (with Standard Balloon) 127.3 (3,200) D Standard Ballo...
Page 14 - FOOTCANDLE PLOT; VALUES LISTED AS FOOTCANDLES
page 14 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) FOOTCANDLE PLOT 10 5 2 1 .5 .25 VALUES LISTED AS FOOTCANDLES SCALE: 1 GRID = 50 FT. (15.24 METERS) Figure 2. Illumination Range
Page 15 - GENERAL INFORMATION; table 3. extension Cord gauge selection
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 15 GENERAL INFORMATION The Multiquip GBC Lighting System is a general purpose floodlight tower intended for emergency and remote lighting needs. It is universally adaptable to all AC power supplies and accepts 50/60 Hz, 100-...
Page 16 - COMPONENTS; Figure 3. GBC Components
page 16 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) COMPONENTS 19 21 22 23 20 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 Figure 3. GBC Components
Page 18 - SETUP; Figure 5. Inserting the Mast Into Holder; Figure 7. Installing the Balloon
page 18 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) SETUP 1. Set the GBC cart on a firm level surface where there is enough space around the cart for the outriggers to be deployed. 2. Insert the T-handle into the handle holder on the cart. Tighten with the wing bolt. See ...
Page 19 - Secure the power cable by hooking it to the eyelet on; Figure 10. Securing Cable with Hook; Release the buckle on the belt holding the balloon; Figure 11. Releasing Buckle
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 19 SETUP 8. Secure the power cable by hooking it to the eyelet on the bottom of the balloon as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10. Securing Cable with Hook 9. Release the buckle on the belt holding the balloon together. See Figur...
Page 20 - OPERATION; applying parKing BraKe; Figure 12. Applying Brake; releasing parKing BraKe; Figure 13. Releasing Brake; deploying outrigger; Figure 14. Deploying Outrigger
page 20 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) OPERATION applying parKing BraKe 1. Step on the brake pedal while pulling on the T-handle until the brake pedal is all the way down. See Figure 12. Figure 12. Applying Brake releasing parKing BraKe 1. Step on the brake p...
Page 21 - stoWing outrigger; Figure 16. Stowing Outrigger; raising the mast; Figure 18. Raising the Second Mast
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 21 OPERATION stoWing outrigger 1. Pull up the counterweight to unlock the outrigger and pull up outrigger. See Figure 16. Figure 16. Stowing Outrigger 2. Push in outrigger until it is all the way in and pull down counterweig...
Page 22 - loWering the mast; Figure 20. Lowering Second Mast; applying poWer; Figure 23. Connecting to Power Source; dimming the lamp; Figure 24. Unzipping Balloon
page 22 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) loWering the mast 1. Loosen the T-bolt holding the second mast and push mast all the way down. Tighten T-bolt securely. See Figure 20. Figure 20. Lowering Second Mast 2. Push the lock/release tab on the third mast to rel...
Page 23 - shutdoWn; storage
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 23 3. To turn back the lamp to its original brightness, press the dimmer switch again. The LED will turn off. 4. Tor turn off the lamp while keeping the balloon inflated, press and hold the dimmer switch for three seconds. T...
Page 24 - MAINTENANCE; replaCing lamp; Figure 26. Exposing Balloon; Figure 28. Lamp Guard Removal
page 24 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) MAINTENANCE replaCing lamp \ 1. Unzip the zipper at the bottom of the balloon and roll the balloon up to expose the lamp. See Figure 26. Figure 26. Exposing Balloon 2. Release the lamp guard locking tabs. See Figure 27. ...
Page 25 - replaCing Balloon; Figure 31. Unzipping Balloon; Figure 33. Replacing Balloon
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 25 MAINTENANCE 6. Reinstall lamp guard.7. Pull down balloon and zip the bottom zipper to cover lamp. replaCing Balloon 1. Unzip the top and bottom of the balloon. See Figure 31. Figure 31. Unzipping Balloon 2. Slide out the ...
Page 26 - Filter replaCement; Remove the balloon as described in the; Turn the balloon/lamp assembly upsidedown to access; Figure 35. Accessing Filter; Turn the three locking tabs outwards to release the air; Figure 36. Filter Removal; Figure 37. Locking Air Plate
page 26 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) Filter replaCement 1. Remove the balloon as described in the storage section. 2. Turn the balloon/lamp assembly upsidedown to access the filter. See Figure 35. Figure 35. Accessing Filter 3. Turn the three locking tabs o...
Page 27 - table 4. troubleshooting
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 27 MAINTENANCE table 4. troubleshooting symptom possiBle proBlem solution Lamp does not light. Is plug disconnected? Plug in correctly. Is generator power switched off? Turn on switch. Is lamp loose? Screw lamp securely into...
Page 28 - Figure 38. Maintenance Check Points
page 28 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) MAINTENANCE B2 B1 L2 L3 B3 B4 L4 L1 E1 E2 C10 C5 C7 C6 C9 C1 C1 C8 C11 C3 C2 C4 M1 M2 Figure 38. Maintenance Check Points
Page 29 - table 5. periodic Check and maintenance; • — Check daily
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 29 MAINTENANCE table 5. periodic Check and maintenance Figure part CheCK item solution Lamp L1 Lamp (Base) Lamp base loose? Screw in securely. • L2 Lamp Holder Lamp holder loose? Replace. # L3 Pipe Frame Pipe Frame skewed? R...
Page 30 - WIRING DIAGRAM
page 30 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) WIRING DIAGRAM WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE BLACK RED RED(+) BLACK(-) RED(+) BLACK(-) BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK Green/Yellow Green/Yellow WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE BLACK RED RED(+) BLACK(-) RED(+) BLACK(-)...
Page 32 - ExPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARkS COLUMN; sample parts list; remarKs Column
page 32 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) ExPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARkS COLUMN The following section explains the different symbols and remarks used in the Parts section of this manual. Use the help numbers found on the back page of the manual if there are any ...
Page 33 - SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS; GBC LIGHTING SYSTEM; description
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 33 SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS GBC LIGHTING SYSTEM 1 to 3 units Qty. p/n description 2............E000080700 ......... LAMP 2............A300168900 ......... E BALLAST ASSY 2............GBB115DR ........... BALLOON CLOTH CP 3........
Page 34 - NAMEPLATE AND DECALS
page 34 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) NAMEPLATE AND DECALS 1 2 2 2 3 4 14 4 5 6 7 17 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 MODEL SERIAL NO.
Page 35 - DECAL GLOBUG INFORMATION
gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 35 no. part no. part name Qty. remarKs 1 A400324800 DECAL; GLOBUG INFORMATION 1 2 A400324500 DECAL; RELEASE 3 3 A400324000 DECAL; WARNING, PARKING BRAKE 1 4 A400324600 DECAL; PULL 3 5 A400290900 DECAL; CAUTION, LAMP INFORMAT...
Page 36 - bALLOON AND LAMP ASSy; OPTIONAL
page 36 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) bALLOON AND LAMP ASSy 51 53 53 50 52 54 OPTIONAL BALLOONS AND MESSAGE STRIPS BALLOON PATCH KIT 55 1 2 4 6 6 6 5 7 8 8 16 17 16 12 15 7 1819 20 21 10 11 9 23 24 25 19 27 26 22 28 28 25 29 30 31 22 25 22 22 19 19 35 10 36 ...
Page 38 - MAST ASSy
page 38 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) MAST ASSy 2 1 10 25 26 3 11 13 14 17 17 16 18 8 12 15 5 7 4 6 89 13 19 20 21 15 17 23 22 24
Page 40 - bASE ASSy
page 40 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) bASE ASSy 1 29 24 23 22 21 25 27 26 28 28 28 20 11 10 19 14 13 12 15 12 16 17 18 13 14 7 6 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 5 5 5 4 6 6 6 7 7 3 8 8 2 9 29 21
Page 42 - OUTRIGGER ASSy
page 42 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) OUTRIGGER ASSy 1 1 1 2 2 2 8 8 8 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 3 3 3 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 16 12 12 13 12 17 15 15 14 14
Page 44 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS
page 44 — gBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS payment terms Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days. Freight poliCy All parts orders will be shipped collect or prepaid with the charges added to the invoice. All shipments are F...
Page 46 - OperatiOn and parts Manual; Your Local Dealer is:; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; United StateS; Canada
OperatiOn and parts Manual Your Local Dealer is: HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING United StateS Multiquip Corporate Office MQ Parts Department 18910 Wilmington Ave. Carson, CA 90746 Contact: [email protected] Tel. (800) 421-1244 Fax (310) 537-3927 80...
